APPSC

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka the Great Bindusara Samudragupta During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist? 6th century BC 3rd century BC 2nd century AD 5th century AD What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire? Pataliputra Taxila Ujjain Vaishali Who was the famous Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism and spread it across the empire? Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka the Great Kanishka Which battle marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire's expansion under Chandragupta Maurya? Battle of Kalinga Battle of Hydaspes Battle of Panipat Battle of Plassey Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of his visit to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya? Herodotus Megasthenes A...

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Dantidurga Govinda III Krishna III Amoghavarsha I Which kingdom did the Rashtrakutas overthrow to establish their rule? Pallava Kingdom Chalukya Kingdom Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Under which ruler did the Rashtrakutas reach the peak of their power? Indra III Dhruva Dharavarsha Amoghavarsha I Krishna III Which famous poet was a patron of the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I? Kalidasa Valmiki Bhavabhuti Pampa What was the capital city of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Hampi Badami Ellora Malkhed Which religion did the Rashtrakutas predominantly follow? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Who built the famous rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora ? Amoghavarsha I Dantidurga ...

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh Pre-Historic Cultures Ancient civilizations and cultures in Andhra Pradesh Archaeological findings and evidence Lifestyle and socio-economic conditions of pre-historic communities Artifacts, tools, and technologies used by early inhabitants The Satavahanas Socio-economic conditions during the Satavahana period Religious beliefs and practices Literary contributions and patronage Architectural styles and structures from the Satavahana era The Ikshvakus Socio-economic and religious conditions during the Ikshvaku dynasty Literature and artistic achievements Influence of Ikshvaku rulers on the region Architectural marvels and cultural legacy of the Ikshvakus The Vishnukundins Society and social structure under the Vishnukundin dynasty Religious practices and beliefs Contributions to Telugu literature Art and architectural accomplishments of the Vishnukundins The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi Socio-cultural aspects of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty Re...